Adrenal Fatigue and Brain Fog

Adrenal fatigue can cause brain fog. Learn how your brain and neurotransmitters are altered by chronic stress and what you can do about it.
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[@TaniaTeschke]

Again, really helpful video, thank you so much for breaking it down into steps and pieces!

[@EvanBrand]

My pleasure Tania, really helpful to hear your feedback!

[@timrichardson9318]

Great video! Has anyone ever told you that you look like Matt Damon?

[@EvanBrand]

+Tim Richardson Haha thanks Tim! Yes, I've heard it many times, lol :D

[@kenziemarks6339]

This was SO helpful thank you so much!!!!!!!

[@EvanBrand]

My pleasure Kenzie!

[@oscarmarquez6626]

Evan even though I being suscribed for some time I was not putting attention or perhaps my brain fog it does not allowed me to understand your explanation in reality I need help is a long time Iam looking for this tyoe of help because my doctor do not put attention for I ask ed adrenal fatigue or vitamin b1 defficiencyand another thing Iam legally blind how to get in contact with you my email is [e-mail] or my phobe is 323 8306997 0r 3238304490just for advice I live in Californiaand the insurance I have is Medicare part A and partB

[@jaderose5127]

Thankyou for your support.

[@anemicgoalhop495]

Just to be clear, ashwagandha is for high cortisol, not low, as it lowers cortisol levels. Therefore, as I just found out recently, do not take it if you have adrenal fatigue, as it will make your situation worse. I've been recovering from adrenal fatigue related issues for years, such as rhinitis. The last year it was basically gone - that is, until I started taking ash. a couple weeks ago. It came back with a vengeance. I couldn't understand why until I looked up what it does; ie. lowers cortisol. It's kind of sold as an "it will calm you down" herb. It may, but if you need more cortisol because your adrenals are burned out, don't take it.

[@EvanBrand]

Ashwagandha is more of a regulator, it can help all types of adrenal situations.

[@anemicgoalhop495]

I guess you can ignore what the literature says about it (that it LOWERS cortisol), and my experience with it (which is commensurate with the literature) if you want, but why do that? Is it because you're the expert here and I'm not? The fact is, it LOWERED my already low cortisol, producing negative results. It's for HIGH STRESS situations, NOT adrenal fatigue. And even if you ignore my experience, why ignore scientific literature on it which says the same (that it lowers cortisol; they didn't say anything about adrenal fatigue)? (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3573577/)

[@Arrasel]

@@anemicgoalhop495 You are so right. I've been through the same situation with ashwagandha. I was stage 3 adrenal fatigue, low cortisol, chronic fatigue etc. I was doing so , so well on Paleo diet, I started recovering. Then I took ashwagandha because I wanted to speed up the process and help myself even more and after a week of use , all my symptoms came back: anxiety, insomnia etc. I had 2 sleepless nights. I had to recover again from severe anxiety and I restarted xanax, sleeping pills and antidepressant. It took me 6 months to recover. Ashwagandha doesn't balance cortisol, but it lowers it. Thank you for your story. I understand now I'm not the only one who made a mistake with ashwagandha. We need licorice for low cortisol.

[@jaderose5127]

Thankyou so much for this information. I suffered 3 yrs ago with infected bites to my scalp and back during a community posting to care for someone recovering from a stroke. My GENOVA test revealed a Blastocystis Hominis and a low gut immunity. I suffered vomiting, sleep deprivation. I had suffered a viral infection which left me low following my mothers death which took 2 months to irradicate. A nutritionist helped me and i still apply her guide lines on wheat and dairy free. Tried to introduce them later but my digestion is better on alternatives coconut milk and oil I found. I have a varied diet but keep low on red meats and very little alcohol high days and holidays. Coffee i enjoy but lean towards organic low acid brands. I add dark chocolate sometimes. Im hypothroid so my energy levels have been challenging. I like to walk and take photos of nature and use my bathroom/bedroom as a santury, candles and Epsom salts for tired muscles, joint discmfort etc...... I take thyroxine 100mcg and selenium 200mcg. Maybe more herbal suppliments would help my energy levels. My sleep pattern is quite good 7-8hrs.

[@EvanBrand]

Work with a FM practitioner.

[@AdamBarkerThe]

great video dude, loving your videos! the cortisol/hcl makes so much sense as I have had horrible digestion/brain fog since drinking tons of coffee for the last few years! :o

[@EvanBrand]

Thanks Adam! Yes, get tested for infections and then you may benefit from hcl + enzymes.

[@garryrowland]

Absolutely Brilliant Explanation So helped me understand my condition Thank you.

[@EvanBrand]

My pleasure

[@MarelisaFabrega]

Everything you say here makes a lot of sense. Thank you for this video.

[@EvanBrand]

You're welcome.

[@Shasha8674]

That is like me....reintroduce myself to people and don't recognize them always. Lipsomal glutathione and liposomal Vit C help my adrenals/energy/took away my brain fog for an hour and helped me sleep better. I have Lyme/Celiac. Lecithin/Vit B12 methylcobalamin daily shot/fish oil/blueberries help my brain. Parsley may help the brain, but may block thyroid. Ribose may help make ATP. Bacopa may help the brain. Raw walnuts help my brain (open shells to avoid hidden gluten and freeze so fresh). I take HCl and enyzmes with meals. Gluten may hurt the cells in the stomach that make HCl. My protein is organic/antibiotic free/cage free poached eggs..not meat which clogs my blood vessels. Gluten (wheat/barley/rye..oats may act like gluten with avenin) may hurt all glands and lower the immune system/hurt intestines so less nutrients and supplements/good oils absorb. Any food with a label may have hidden gluten. I like rhodiola. Raising progesterone, Vit C, B vitamins may help the adrenals. Adrenal help may help energy/sleep which may help memories. Thanks! Awesome videos/knowledge! Happiness....

[@EvanBrand]

Great tips!!

[@ajc2208]

You hit upon a few points I was doing like intermittent fasting working to heal from fibromyalgia but often feeling tired despite eating a healthy diet and moderate exercise. I'll need to make some other changes, obviously. Thank you so much. Very enlightening.

[@EvanBrand]

My pleasure.

[@deansavage1555]

Great video, mate. Keep up the great work!

[@EvanBrand]

Appreciate it

[@OfficialNickKosir]

Can I PLEASE contact you in any way to talk more about this info?

[@EvanBrand]

Nick, you can book a free consult to discuss your symptoms and goals here: bit.ly/freeconsultlink

[@trakba]

I just dont feel hungry every four hours. I feel hungry every 6 hours. So I can eat only 2 meals in my waking hours. I hope its alright because my body is not asking for food through craving, irritability or lightheadedness. This form of intermittent fasting is not making me stressgull. My adrenal fatigue got worse after going on AIP.

[@EvanBrand]

Thanks for sharing.

[@301larussomusic]

You can eat one meal a day and be perfectly fine. If you are doing 2 meals just make sure you are eating healthy and youre fine.

[@bibolcs]

5:27 Brain Fog, now we undestand why my focus in the school was a disaster with low performance and my mother humiliating me saying to me stupid, lazy, looser, good for nothing etc, I wonder how many adults and kids today we have in the same problem with doctors doing wrong yo them with meds of ADHD instead of meds to reduce the damn Cortisol, now I understand why I see super slim or skinny people, their bodies and nerves are destroyed by the damn Cortisol...😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@EvanBrand]

Possibly

[@tiffany8154]

I exercised too much for years and severely obliterated my neurotransmitters :( only 24 here. I recently crashed badly before I could sleep and now I can’t fall asleep till 5am I’m in the severe stage of adrenal fatigue I always have paradoxical reactions now from supplements

[@301larussomusic]

Any luck on recovery?

[@klaiirexoxo1457]

Hello 👋🏻 there I have a question I’ve been dealing with brain 🧠 fog for about 4 months and I will soon be doing the candid detox do you think this will help to clear out brain fog and will it also help my adrenals

[@EvanBrand]

Feel free to reach out: Evanbrand.com

[@301larussomusic]

Thats tough cause I've stuck with intermittent fasting for 2 months but I'll have to make some changes.

[@EvanBrand]

Sounds good

[@brianmedium7265]

Excellent video how do you remove blasto.. issues in the gut?

[@EvanBrand]

I have various protocols that I use, many of my herbs are here: auraroots.com

[@brianmedium7265]

What are the best sellers for healing adrenal fatigue?

[@janjamesramos247]

So can you restore the hippocampus? BTW this is one of the scientific videos I watched about adrenal fatigue. Some videos are just guessing some principles 😅.

[@peaceandlove544]

So curious, many times I have this crabbing to float on a warm pool!

[@EvanBrand]

Forsure!

[@abhinavmishra428]

i m dealing with severe brain fog.....after on alcohol for so many years....and chronic stress....which has resulted in depression and cloudy mind....very poor concentration

[@sixthsense11100]

wickeddd sunnyy work on healing your liver and gut health, go to a functional doctor like Evan here

[@phunstoktashi1946]

How can I schedule a 15 min appointment with you? Please let me know, thanks!

[@EvanBrand]

Click here: evanbrand.com/free

[@julioalcantera9520]

Looks like im going to need to drag my float tank out of the crawl space. Dust it off and get it set up. Stupid cortisol.

[@tiffany8154]

Can you see the deterioration of the brain on an mri?

[@peaceandlove544]

Why is many times the low braintransmirers/fatigue-brain fog Link to a leaky gut and GI issues and viceversa?

[@codingworld5085]

i am suffering from brain fog for about 5 months.i go to doctors but not finding a doctor like yours who can understand this problem and treat me..please guide me to take steps to get rid off brain fog.I cannot come to your clinic.

[@EvanBrand]

My clinic is virtual, Phone and Skype consults only: evanbrand.com/work-with-evan

[@bianco215]

would you say that smoking a lot of marijuana will worsen adrenal fatigue?

[@EvanBrand]

I've found that to be true in several cases.

[@sixthsense11100]

Joseph R I’ve smoked for years since highschool and I know it to be true. Every time I smoke I feel anxious and terrible after

[@josemiguelphoto]

Thank you!!!

[@EvanBrand]

You're welcome

[@peaceandlove544]

H Pilori in GI track too can produce brain fog I hear

[@EvanBrand]

Yes it can.

[@letsrelaxwithtexts2114]

evan.. ashawaganda can be dangerous like reddit says?

[@EvanBrand]

No not an issue, have you tried it?

[@klaiirexoxo1457]

Hello there

[@scruzmartins]

I am taking GABA and I have Adrenal Fatigue. Will Gaba make me forgetful?

[@EvanBrand]

No.

[@lloydbishun43]

This is very hard to get on top of from what he is saying. He hasn't even addressed a real killer of the adrenals like OCD, and other mental States...

[@moriiiiitz]

what do you think about the adrenal cocktail ?

[@EvanBrand]

I've heard of it, it's decent, but won't pull you out of fatigue, can provide some support.

[@moriiiiitz]

okay thx:) do you really think a this big amount of salt is good ? anyway is it true that salt supports the adrenals ?

[@EvanBrand]

moriiiiitz Pink salt is great for you, I don't recommend more than a pinch per day.

[@moriiiiitz]

ok tanks :)

[@soniamoreno493]

Hello! I was diagnosed with narcolepsy in 2011. I was wondering, is it possible to have adrenal fatigue? Is there a chance of being misdiagnosed? Is that even possible seeing as I did have a sleep study in 2011. I also have had problems with magnesium and vitamin D a few times in the past, as being "shot" . Assuming that meant very low.

[@EvanBrand]

Hi Sonia, I'm not familiar with narcolepsy beyond the symptoms. But, it's very likely that you have adrenal issues and you would benefit from getting tested and checked out by a functional medicine practitioner.

[@soniamoreno493]

Thank u for ur quick response

[@muhammadjahidkabir7389]

Hi, i am from germany and I would really appreciate if i can talk with you. but there is no option to insert german phone number

[@EvanBrand]

Feel free to email my staff, happy to help. [e-mail]